“With 20 Halton business members, Smart Commute Halton is reducing the number of cars on our road, preventing greenhouse gas emissions and saving people money by encouraging employers to take advantage of the CarpoolZone.ca program. If driving is the best option for your commute, try carpooling to save money, time and reduce your impact on the environment. Carpool Zone makes it easy to find a ride match and to track the impact of your commuting habits.”

Carr said in 2013 Smart Commute Halton member businesses eliminated 487,388 km of road travel (equivalent to more than 12 times around the world); prevented 105,827 kg of greenhouse gas emissions (the weight of more than 9.5 school buses); and saved almost $314,533 in commuter costs.

To find out more about Smart Commute Halton and how Halton businesses can join this free program, visit www.smartcommutehalton.ca.